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I did some freelance dechand work for Mr. Jimmy Peek on his 26 regulator the past couple days and Capt. Mike rode along thursday to try out his new Tranx baitcaster on some tuna fish. we caught what may be the biggest tunas ever caught on these reels since their release with one close to 100lbs and another around 70.

for those unfamiliar with the Tranx they are basically inshore baitcasters on steroids. this one had 287yds of 55lb boat braid and a 25ft 60lb flouro topshot and could have held more if it was loaded tighter.

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Those reels look like they'd be good for about a month...till you get tired of the bird nest you're spending half your day unravelling at the auto wind. Of course, given the capacity of that spool, it doesn't appear there'd be much line to unravell anyhow. Probably wouldn't work out so well on a real fish. I'd like to see that thing in 5 years. Probably at the bottom collecting sea-life...

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Well I have had the Shimano Tranx for two months. The reel is holding up great. I fished the prototypes with Larry Dalhberg and they were great. I have been catching a bunch of Yellowfin on it. I have landed roughly 7 fish over 80 lbs. On it. The biggest one going 120lb. I think this reel is a game changer. I am fishing 80lb. Powerpro on one and 100 lb. on another one. You don't lose any castibility with the larger braid. It helps you avoiding line digging when you put the heat on the fish. This reel will outcast any reel on the market!!! Which really helps reaching fish that are active on the surface. THIS REEL IS THE REAL DEAL...

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Just a word about the new low profile reel made for big fish. I have used a Abu Garcia Revo Toro 60 for 2 and a half years now and can't break it. It looks like its been through the works also but it keeps on taking fish with no problems. I have mine spooled with 65 pound Berkley braid. This little reel develops over 20 pounds of drag. Don't count out the little guys they are the toughest dudes on the water. I have also used mine to jig grouper in 350 feet of water, no problems.

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Those reels look like they'd be good for about a month...till you get tired of the bird nest you're spending half your day unravelling at the auto wind. Of course, given the capacity of that spool, it doesn't appear there'd be much line to unravell anyhow. Probably wouldn't work out so well on a real fish. I'd like to see that thing in 5 years. Probably at the bottom collecting sea-life...

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Those reels look like they'd be good for about a month...till you get tired of the bird nest you're spending half your day unravelling at the auto wind. Of course, given the capacity of that spool, it doesn't appear there'd be much line to unravell anyhow. Probably wouldn't work out so well on a real fish. I'd like to see that thing in 5 years. Probably at the bottom collecting sea-life...

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You don't know what the fuck you are talking about. And I am being nice.

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I did some freelance dechand work for Mr. Jimmy Peek on his 26 regulator the past couple days and Capt. Mike rode along thursday to try out his new Tranx baitcaster on some tuna fish. we caught what may be the biggest tunas ever caught on these reels since their release with one close to 100lbs and another around 70.

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Those reels look like they'd be good for about a month...till you get tired of the bird nest you're spending half your day unravelling at the auto wind. Of course, given the capacity of that spool, it doesn't appear there'd be much line to unravell anyhow. Probably wouldn't work out so well on a real fish. I'd like to see that thing in 5 years. Probably at the bottom collecting sea-life...

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Sidestepping the BS, it's clear you have no use for this reel. At least two guys have posted opinions based on their actual use. As I value your opinion as much as anyones, I'm just trying to figure out how to classify it. So, is your opinion based on actual use? If so, please elaborate on its failings for those of us who are interested in the reel. If you haven't used it and are talking out your starfish, let us know that too.

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Those reels look like they'd be good for about a month...till you get tired of the bird nest you're spending half your day unravelling at the auto wind. Of course, given the capacity of that spool, it doesn't appear there'd be much line to unravell anyhow. Probably wouldn't work out so well on a real fish. I'd like to see that thing in 5 years. Probably at the bottom collecting sea-life...

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Would you like to see my Shimano Curado 201's and Citica 201's that I've been using on a sport boat for the last 10 years? Those reels were designed to fish for bass in fresh water lakes. I work part time as a deckhand on a sport boat out of San Diego and abuse the shit out of my gear. Those reels work just as well if not better than the newells I have as well...

Now what makes you think a reel designed to fish in saltwater for big game fish won't hold up? Is it because it's not round and anodized gold? Is it because it's not made in the USA?

Shimano has been making very good quality fishing gear for a very long time. Your biased opinion and jaded attitude aren't going to change that fact.

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